$739,900

701 Fifth Street S, Carolina Beach, NC 28428

3 beds |
3 baths |
2,000 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1990
0.28acre lot
1 car garage
$370/sqft
Listed 1 month ago

Property Description

Charming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath Victorian style home located in the heart of Carolina Beach, offering an incredible opportunity to create your dream coastal retreat. Perfectly situated within walking distance to Carolina Beach Elementary, the Carolina Beach Lake, the iconic boardwalk, and the pristine beaches of Pleasure Island, this property delivers both convenience and lifestyle. Set on a rare 12,000+ square foot corner lot--one of the largest on the island--this home is a true standout with endless potential. A detached shed with power provides the ideal space for storing beach gear, fishing equipment, and lawn tools. This fixer-upper is a unique investment opportunity for those looking to renovate and transform a classic Victorian into one of the premier homes in the area. Whether you're an investor, contractor, or purchaser with vision, properties with this size, location, and potential are hard to come by! Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Carolina Beach with room to grow and customize!

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: May 1, 2026
Data Last Updated:: June 27, 2026 at 4:15PM
Listing Office:: Carolina Retreats Vacations LLC : 910-458-3001
MLS ID:: 100570948

General: Ceiling Fan(s)PantryBlinds/Shades
Master Bedroom: Primary Living Area
Appliances: Vented Exhaust FanElectric OvenWasherRefrigeratorDryerDishwasherElectric Range
Laundry: Laundry Room
Basement: None
Flooring: CarpetTileHardwood
A/C: Central AirCeiling Fan(s)Heat Pump
Heating: Heat PumpElectricElectric
Disability Feature: None

General: Shed(s)Gazebo
Other Structures: Shed(s)GazeboFront PorchCovered
Pool: None
Parking: Garage Faces SideConcreteGarageParking spaces: 1

Roofing: Architectural Shingle
General: Vinyl SidingWood FrameTwoCrawl Space

Road/Access: MaintainedCity StreetState RoadAsphaltSee Remarks
HOA Amenities: None
Originating MLS: Hive MLS
School District: New Hanover
County: New Hanover

Zoning: R-3Lts 12/13 Blk 85 Carolina BeachR09009-006-003-002
View: See Remarks
Fencing: None

Utilities: Underground UtilitiesWater ConnectedCable High SpeedFixed Wireless High Speed
Water: County Water
Sewer: County SewerCity/Town

Source: Hive MLS

This listing courtesy of Carolina Retreats Vacations LLC

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